Family and Pet Friendly, steps from the beach

Sunset Beach, North Carolina
$424 avg/night Minimum Stay 7 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 9

Max Sleeps

Night 7 nights

Min Stay

Welcome to Grateful Dunes! It’s a second-row house - right across the street from the beach access. It’s laid out with a central open floor plan, so that you can talk with family in the living room while cooking in the kitchen. On each side of the big central room, there’s a suite of 2 bedrooms, connected by a bathroom, perfect for families or friends. We're always improving the house - we recently added a new fridge and microwave, did some painting, and created a shuffleboard court
INDOOR LIVING:
The kitchen is well-stocked because we live here - with good knives and cutting boards, coffee paraphernalia, and fun stuff like a panini maker, a whirly pop (which will forever spoil you for microwave popcorn), and of course a blender and toaster and lots of good pots and pans. And we've installed a new gas range, and a reverse-osmosis water purification system.

We’ve put a lot of thought into making the house family friendly, including:
- a wall of bookshelves, fully stocked with books for adults and kids
- a stereo system and some records and CDs
- lots of games and cards and puzzles and art supplies
- a low cabinet with plastic plates and cups, so the kids can get their own snacks
- a 5-gallon water cooler, so the kids can get their own drinks,
- a tea party set
- a portable crib and high chair
- cleaning supplies stored on a high shelf, out of reach of little ones
- new washer and dryer

Bring your own sheets and towels - or we can recommend a local linen rental service.

OUTDOOR LIVING:
- right across the street from the beach access!
- a big shady porch deck with lots of comfy seating,
- since we’re on Main Street, there’s great people-watching.
- an outdoor shower,
- a picnic table with benches,
- a Weber grill.
- beach chairs, sand toys, boogie boards, skim boards, noodles, inflatables, umbrellas, and a cart to carry it all in,
- shaded shuffleboard court in the carport!

PLEASE NOTE: This house is a top/bottom duplex; the rental is the lower half. We have just fulfilled a lifetime dream of moving to Sunset Beach, and we’re delighted to have found a house that we can share with guests, while we move upstairs to the “crow's nest” level. So if you need help replacing the water cooler bottle, or want a knitting lesson or recommendations for the best fish market or organic farm market, you only have to text us. But don’t worry, even though we’ll be upstairs, there’s a big empty space between your lodgings and our space on the third floor - because there's no second floor! So there's lots of privacy - we won't hear you, and you won't hear us.

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Feature Features

  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Cats And Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms
  • GENERAL

    Energy-saving Switches Humane Treatment Of Captive Wild Animals Recycling Reusable Coffee/tea Filters Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Electric Kettle Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Soap Toilet Paper
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Kayaking Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Sports Equipment
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books DVD Player Games Music Library Stereo Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Playground Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    Near The Sea
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    15 Stairs To Reach Property If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. No Elevators Smoke-free Property Smooth Flooring In Public Areas

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 9

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Angela R.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Great location in Sunset Beach and one of the best stocked rentals we’ve ever stayed in! Everything you could need for cooking and a lot of beach items (chairs, wagon, sand toys, etc) as well. Rosie and Yitzy were so helpful and kind before and during our stay.

  • M C.

    Submitted Aug 2, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    This beach home was a perfect getaway for our family of 6 to relax and spend time together. We could easily access the beach, and the hosts provided lots of beach gear and in-home entertainment to keep everyone happy for those rain or sun-break opportunities off the beach. Shuffleboard was a ton of fun!

  • Ka A.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2025

    Stayed Jun 28, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at Grateful Dunes! Rosie and Yitzy provided clear and easy check-in instructions and were very friendly and helpful. We appreciated all the attention to details on the property. The house was clean and well stocked with everything we needed for the week. The location was perfect with easy access to the beach. We had a wonderful week and hope to stay here again soon!

  • Wendy S.

    Submitted Jun 28, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    We loved Grateful Dunes and Yitzy and Rosie were excellent hosts. We have never stayed in a rental property that was so well equipped. All the tools for cooking, games, DVDs, beach canopies, toys and floats. I could go on and on. We all enjoyed the property and the beach, the helpful information and the friendliness of the hosts. Even the dog had a great week! I would stay here again in a heartbeat. Thanks!

  • neil d.

    Submitted Jun 27, 2025

    Stayed Jun 15, 2025

    The Grateful Dunes beach house was a wonderful experience. It's a great place for family and pets. The owners are very nice and helpful.

  • Erin S.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2025

    Stayed Jun 7, 2025

    This was our second time staying at Grateful Dunes. Excellent accommodation. Clean and comfortable. Responsive and congenial hosts. We hope to visit with them again soon.

  • SJ H.

    Submitted Jun 11, 2025

    Stayed May 31, 2025

    Outstanding and delightful quirkily furnished property. Very well equipped with every need thought of and equipment supplied. Our cats were welcome and our hosts even supplied cat toys.

  • Brian S.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2024

    Stayed Aug 3, 2024

    Unfortunately hate when the storm hit but made the best of it. Rosie and Yitzie were super responsive and helpful through all the weather challenges. The location and layout were great for us with two bedrooms on each side and a full bath to split for each set of bedrooms. All of the board games and shuffleboard were key with all of the rain.

  • Amy L.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    We had an amazing stay at Grateful Dunes! Easy arrival and check in. This home allows you to bring nothing from home but your clothes and bathing suits -- from starter TP/Paper Towels/Tissues to pots/pans/crockpot/kitchen supplies (you name it, they have it (even a name that utensil challenge in one of the drawers!). The beach supplies were also well stocked - chairs, umbrella, boogie boards, sand toys. Newly renovated bathrooms, kitchen appliances, and sliding door with screen. And, games and puzzles which gave us fun conversation at dinner and during rainy times. The owners are in an upper level apartment; they are lovely and yet you don't know they are there unless you need them for something and then they are really responsive and ooh so kind!! We would stay here again for sure!!!

  • Wayne B.

    Submitted Jul 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    4th year and hope to continue! Great stay overall, easy beach access, front porch is great and great amenities. Learned shuffleboard and had a great time playing with the family. Thank you!

  • Kim H.

    Submitted Jun 19, 2024

    Stayed Jun 8, 2024

    I have to honestly say, this is the BEST beach house we have ever stayed at!! Hands down! Yitsy and Rosie were the most professional, gracious and informative host I have ever encountered at a vacation destination! The house was perfect for our week stay, stocked with everything you would think you need and more. Even our little Doxie had a great time at this house, he loved the deck! When we ever go back to Sunset Beach we will always try to stay here! Our thanks for a most enjoyable vacation!

  • George D.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    The home was well maintained, and (as described) steps from the beach. Sunset beach is a quiet town, which was just what we were looking for. There were plenty of things to do (Shuffleboard had just been completed!) when not at the beach, and most beach sundries were available to borrow. Kitchen was well appointed, and made dining at home easy and enjoyable.

  • Erin S.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 1, 2024

    This property was exactly as advertised. Clean, comfortable, homey and stress free. Lots of small touches that make you feel that you are truly someone's houseguest. The shelves filled with books, boardgames and videos were a terrific bonus. Great kitchen fully equipped. Great access to beach with generous safe parking. Close to pier and shops. We hope to stay again soon. Thank you to our hosts for expressing their wonderful gifts of hospitality by sharing their home

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